Become a "Friend" of the Schauer Center

The Friends campaign is the annual fund drive to facilitate day-to-day operations of the Schauer Center. Though on a smaller scale than Capital Campaigns, the importance of these yearly fund-raising efforts cannot be understated. Ticket sales, tuition fees, and facility rental income only go so far in covering the necessary overhead costs of a successful organization. In fact, annual contributions from individuals and businesses play a major role in keeping facilities like the Schauer Center vital and "open for business."

Friends of the Schauer Center giving levels:

$25 - $49 (Individual-one name only)
$50 - $99 (Couple/Family or Business/Organization)
$100 - $249 (Supporter)
$250 - $499 (Advocate)
$500 - $999 (Patron)
$1000 - $2499 (Sustainer)
$2500 + (Benefactor)
Other (Contributor)

Click here to make your donation online!

Benefits of Participation in Schauer "Friends" Annual Fund at $25 or above:

1. Entered in drawing for complimentary pair of 2006-2007 Performing Arts Season tickets. (pledge/gift must be received by 12-31-05)
2. Personal invitations to special events, meet-the-artist receptions, gallery openings, etc.
3. Advance notice and opportunity to purchase tickets for newly announced events.
4. Name recognition in Center's printed publications.
5. Receipt of Schauer newsletter "The Marquee" when published.
6. New!!! Registration fee(s) waived on Community School of the Arts offerings.

Accumulated giving of $250 or more: Permanently engraved recognition on Lobby Donor Board Display. (Please note: This donor display board will be updated 3rd quarter 2006 to reflect accumulated giving status.)

Gifts of $1000 or more:Half-price usage of Schauer Center facilities for a private social or meeting function (100 guest/4 hour maximum) during the 2006 calendar year, subject to availability.

Your Annual Gift will enable the Schauer Center to do the following:

1. Continue providing high-quality, professional-level performing arts and visual arts presentations and educational opportunities through the following ongoing programs: Performing Arts Series, Schooltime Matinee Series, Community School of the Arts, Art Gallery Showings/Exhibits, and other arts outreach activities. 2006-07 will mark the Schauer Center's 8th official season of professional performing arts and entertainment presentations!

2. Continue offering affordable rental rates and enhanced performance opportunities to Schauer "resident tenant" community performing groups such as the Hartford Players, Hartford Community Chorus, Hartford City Band, and the Kettle Moraine Symphony.

3. Continue offering affordable rental rates and enhanced performance opportunities to area schools who utilize Center facilities for events (examples include Hartford Union High School, Central Middle School, Peace Lutheran School, Erin Elementary School, West Bend High Schools, and Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School).

4. Continue offering affordable rental fees and associated facility usage to other nonprofit groups for their activities. To date, a sampling of those nonprofit groups who have or will benefit from Center usage include: Slinger-Allenton Rotary Club, 4-H Club of Washington Co., The Threshold, Inc., Moraine Area Private Music Teachers Association, Friends of Abused Families, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Wis. Chapter, Hartford Energizers, Allenton Lions Club, Washington Co. Historical Society, Downtown Hartford Business Improvement District, Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, Washington Co. CVB, and the Hartford Masons.

5. Continue offering affordable ticket prices to Performing Arts Series events year round. Ticket sales only cover a portion of event presentation costs. Your gift makes it possible to absorb more of these costs so patrons of all income levels may enjoy the cultural events and entertainment we have to offer.

6. Expand the Center's ability to take more cultural and arts outreach/educational programs off-site and into the community at-large.

Schauer Center Program Impact

Statistics represent those served through Oct. 31, 2005, with an estimate of those additionally served through June 1, 2006:

Performing Arts Series (began Dec. 1999): 56,645 served through 114 public performances Note: Numbers above do not include benefit/fundraising events or Community School of the Arts public concerts/performances

Schooltime Matinee Series (began Feb. 2002): 37,000 served through 81 performances

Community School of the Arts (began Fall 2001): 1600 students served through 150 various classes/activities

Free School/Community Outreach Activities (began Fall 2001): 2255 served in places such as Saylesville Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School, Central Middle School, Hartford Union High School, Erin Elementary School, West Bend High Schools, Hartford Senior Center, Hartford Rotary Club, as well as on the Schauer Center premises.

Total Projected Direct Impact by 6/1/06: 97,050 people

For information on making a tax deducible donation to The Schauer Arts and Activities Center please contact, Executive Director, Tom Robbins.

Phone: 262-670-0560 ext 201

E-mail: tom@schauercenter.org

Support Links:

Program Ads

Friends Campaign

Event Sponsorship

Volunteer

Contact Us:
Schauer Arts &
Activities Center
147 N Rural St.
Hartford, WI 53027

Phone:
262-670-0560

E-mail:
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